the mass of
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: the main part of (something)
The mass of the iceberg is below the surface of the water.
His policies are supported by the (great/broad) mass of the people.
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The greater the mass of the object, the more extreme the curvature and thus the greater the gravitational influence of that object.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
29 June 2026
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
29 June 2026
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“The mass of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20mass%20of. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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